50 Shades! The Musical - The Original Parody2015-08-022015-08-02$49.00 - $79.00

50 Shades! The Musical - The Original Parody2015-08-042015-08-04$49.00 - $79.00

50 Shades! The Musical - The Original Parody2015-08-052015-08-05$49.00 - $79.00

50 Shades! The Musical - The Original Parody2015-08-062015-08-06$49.00 - $79.00

50 Shades! The Musical - The Original Parody2015-08-072015-08-07$49.00 - $79.00

50 Shades! The Musical - The Original Parody2015-08-082015-08-08$49.00 - $79.00

50 Shades! The Musical - The Original Parody2015-08-082015-08-08$49.00 - $79.00

50 Shades! The Musical - The Original Parody2015-08-082015-08-08$49.00 - $79.00

After sold-out shows in San Francisco, Chicago, Houston and across the US and Canada, 50 Shades! The Musical - The Original Parody, is coming to the heart of Broadway.

Based on the novel, Fifty Shades of Grey, by E.L. James, this sexy, hilarious romp has garnered standing ovations and critical raves across the land. Boasting a completely original score, huge laughs and standout performances, 50 Shades! The Musical is the wildest, funniest evening of comedy for both women and men, with plenty of BDSM (Best Damn Songs and Music).

Magnet Theater is pleased to announce the return of The New York Musical Improv Festival (NYMIF), now in its seventh year.

Ranging from traditional musical theatre fare to adrenaline-pumping rap battles, past festivals have showcased powerhouse groups such as Baby Wants Candy (with cast members whose credits including Saturday Night Live, 30 Rock, and The Colbert Report), The Improvised Sondheim Project (comprised entirely of performers and faculty from legendary improv training ground, The Second City in Chicago) as well as hip-hop improv darlings North Coast (recently featured in Time Out New York).

Succumb to an awe-inspiring experience that stimulates all of your senses. AcousticaElectronica blends elements of electronic and classical music, dance, circus arts, and immersive theater with the infectious energy of a nightclub to bring you an evening you won't encounter elsewhere. Don't believe us? Come feel for yourself.

Disney's smash hit movie Aladdin finally makes its way to the Broadway stage! Directed by Tony Award winner Casey Nicholaw (The Book of Mormon) and featuring the classic Alan Menken, Howard Ashman, and Tim Rice score with songs like "Friend Like Me" and the Academy Award-winning "A Whole New World," Aladdin will use a new book and additional lyrics by Chad Beguelin (The Wedding Singer). Aladdin is sure to bring joy and laughter to the whole family!

Tumble down the rabbit hole with the wonderfully, wild, wacky and whimsical cast of characters in the new musical and world premiere of ALICE in Wonderland by Michael Sgouros and Brenda Bell. Frolic with Alice as she dances her way through Lewis Carroll's legendary tale. Meet the White rabbit - if you can catch him! Don't forget to bow to the Queen of Hearts or she'll chop off your head - oh my! 60 minutes of marvelous mayhem. It's sure to be a mad tea party and you're the guest of honor.

George Takei, the original and beloved Mr. Sulu from "Star Trek", film and television star, activist and social media icon, will make his Broadway debut in the production which was inspired by his real life childhood. Allegiance is a touching and uplifting story about a family's love, loss and heroism during the period of the Japanese –American internment in World War II. A tale that will resonate with everyone: a story you've never heard about a family you will never forget.

Amazing Grace is based on the awe-inspiring true story behind the world's most beloved song. A captivating tale of romance, rebellion and redemption, this radiant production follows one man whose incredible journey ignited a historic wave of change that gave birth to the abolitionist movement.

Leapin' Lizards! The world's best-loved musical returns in time-honored form. Directed by original lyricist and director Martin Charnin and choreographed by Liza Gennaro, this production of Annie will be a brand new incarnation of the iconic original. Featuring book and score by Tony Award®-winners Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, Annie includes such unforgettable songs as "It's the Hard Knock Life," "Easy Street," "I Don't Need Anything But You," plus the eternal anthem of optimism, "Tomorrow."

Avenue Q is the story of Princeton, a bright-eyed college grad who comes to New York City with big dreams and a tiny bank account. He soon discovers that the only neighborhood in his price range is Avenue Q; still, the neighbors seem nice. There's Brian the out-of-work comedian and his therapist fianceé Christmas Eve; Nicky the good-hearted slacker and his roommate Rod -- a Republican investment banker who seems to have some sort of secret; an Internet addict called Trekkie Monster; and a very cute kindergarten teaching assistant named Kate. And would you believe the building's superintendent is Gary Coleman?!? (Yes, that Gary Coleman.) Together, Princeton and his newfound friends struggle to find jobs, dates, and their ever-elusive purpose in life.

2009-10-21

Avenue Q

New World StagesNew World Stageshttp://www.theatermania.com/new-york-city/theaters/new-world-stages_4123

The Ultimate Beatles Tribute in Full Costume with Former Members of Broadway's BEATLEMANIA
BEATLES BRUNCH Featuring STRAWBERRY FIELDS

Strawberry Fields is a look-a-like, sound-a-like Beatles tribute, dedicated to bringing you as close to a real Beatles concert as you can get. The tribute takes you on a Magical Mystery Tour beginning in 1964, complete with mop top hair, black suits with thin ties, and the first four albums of music. The next stop, 1967, features the psychedelic era of the Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album with all the costumes and jackets on the album cover. The last stop includes the White Album, Abbey Road, and of course Let It Be.

Long before she was Carole King, chart-topping music legend, she was Carol Klein, Brooklyn girl with passion and chutzpah. She fought her way into the record business as a teenager and, by the time she reached her twenties, had the husband of her dreams and a flourishing career writing hits for the biggest acts in rock 'n' roll. But it wasn't until her personal life began to crack that she finally managed to find her true voice.

Beautiful tells the inspiring true story of King's remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. Along the way, she made more than beautiful music, she wrote the soundtrack to a generation.

A number of $40.00 tickets will be made available for each performance, for purchase day-of at the box office. Tickets are subject to availability and patrons are limited to two rush tickets per person.

Seeking to impress his future father-in-law, innocent dressmaker Teddy Baskins embarks on a dark and musical journey from 1920's New York to the dangerous jungles of Mexico in pursuit of the legendary Chupacabra, a mythical, goat-sucking beast.

From the writing team of Dan Lipton and David Rossmer (Rated P for Parenthood, Notes to MariAnne) comes the world premiere of a romantic comedy musical, The Blonde Streak. When Walter, a hopelessly romantic chef, gets jilted on his wedding day, he takes off in the matrimonial limo with his best friend and his favorite ex to try to figure out why. Channeling contemporary off-beat comedies, the Apatow-esque The Blonde Streak is the roadtrip of a mid-lifetime for these three 30-somethings, forced to deal with the endless and ageless struggle of growing up.

From Trey Parker and Matt Stone, four-time Emmy Award-winning creators of South Park comes this hilarious Broadway musical about a pair of mismatched Mormon boys sent on a mission to a place that's about as far from Salt Lake City as you can get. The Book of Mormon is written in collaboration with Robert Lopez, the Tony Award-winning writer of Avenue Q, and co-directed by Mr. Parker and three-time Tony nominee Casey Nicholaw (Spamalot, The Drowsy Chaperone).

Winner of the 2011 Tony Award for Best Musical, The Book of Mormon has certainly captured the hearts of many in the Broadway community by presenting modern, in-the-know, and often profane content in the tried-and-true form of a very traditional integrated book musical, complete with tap dancing.

A limited number of tickets for each performance will be sold through the lottery. Entries will be accepted at the box office beginning two and a half hours prior to each performance; each person will print their name and the number of tickets (1 or 2) they wish to purchase on a card that is provided. Two hours before curtain, names will be drawn at random for a limited number of tickets priced at $32.00 each. Only one entry is allowed per person. Cards are checked for duplication prior to drawing. Winners must be present at the time of the drawing and show valid ID to purchase tickets. Limit one entry per person and two tickets per winner. Tickets are subject to availability.

Tonight you ride the rhythms of one night in a dive bar, from Happy Hour to Last Call, including the drunken traditions (Wake, Birthday, Engagement) that usually accompany the gritty soulful music found in your own local tavern.

"Caps! Caps for sale! Fifty cents a cap!" says the Peddler. He wears his wares on his head, stacked high as a sycamore tree. Gray caps, brown caps, blue caps and red caps balance atop his checked cap so he's free to wave at passersby. Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of this timeless classic, Caps for Sale the Musical jumps off the page and onto the stage in this new musical from Adventure Theatre MTC (Bob Marley's Three Little Birds, New Vic 2014). With song, dance and live accompaniment, this treasured tale bursts with happy harmonies, merry melodies and quite a bit of monkey business!

Like the Saturday afternoon movie serials of the 30's and 40's, the show starts with the end of Chapter 4: Captain Crash, his beautiful secretary Dulla, his sidekick Swede and The Professor are trapped and about to be killed by the Snakepeople. Somehow, they miraculously escape.
Their ship is hit by a meteor shower, and they crash-land on the planet Zzorg, where the population is all women. They are caught in the nefarious schemes and traps of these voracious women. Will they escape? Will they succumb to the malevolent schemes of The Zzorgs and their beautiful King? Will Captain Crash continue fighting evil throughout the galaxy?
Come and see the show, with its singing, dancing, gymnastic Zzorgwomen, and the staunchest, most Patriotic, American Hero in The Galaxy.

One of the longest-running shows on Broadway, Chicago is a New York City institution. It tells the story of Roxy Hart and Velma Kelly, two killer dillers on their way to fame by any means possible. All publicity is good publicity, right? When Roxy shoots her lover Fred, she employs the unscrupulous lawyer, Billy Flynn to get her off the hook. But will she be thwarted by double-murderess and headliner Velma Kelly? Or will this gruesome twosome become a sister act?

Chicago features a classic score by John Kander and Fred Ebb including the songs "All the Jazz," "Cell Block Tango," and "Razzle Dazzle." So you better slick your hair and wear your buckle shoes for Chicago on Broadway.

Children ages 4 and under are not permitted in the theater.

RUSH TICKET POLICY: A limited number of $26.50 rush tickets are available for purchase (cash only) at the box office only, on the day of each performance. There is a limit of two rush tickets per person.

The Color Purple is an unforgettable story of enduring love and triumph over adversity. With a fresh, joyous score of jazz, ragtime, gospel and blues, this stirring family chronicle follows the inspirational Celie, as she journeys from childhood through joy and despair, anguish and hope to discover the power of love and life.

Dimo Hyun Kim, the maestro of this mega project wants to challenge the Japanese government with his new hot musical that tells the shattering and emotionally triumphant story of the Comfort Women, the term given to the hundreds of thousands of young Asian women who were abducted into sexual slavery to serve the Japanese army (against their will) during WWII.

2015-07-31

2015-08-09

Comfort Women

Theatre at St. Clement'sTheatre at St. Clement'shttp://www.theatermania.com/new-york-city/theaters/theatre-at-st-clements_676

Ellen, a distraught single mother, discovers a crack in her kitchen ceiling. As a bizarre series of characters try to solve the problem, Ellen finds that more than her home is at risk in this dark musical comedy.

An Irish pub. A Scottish play. Sixty days. One snag. Two former friends try to save the day with a show that's not what it seems. It's the Boston-rocking testament to art, friendship, love, and double-malt scotch.

http://www.theatermania.com/off-broadway/shows/daddy-long-legs_309122/Daddy Long Legs

Daddy Long Legs tells the unusual tale of Jerusha Abbott (McGinnis), the oldest orphan in the John Grier Home until one day an anonymous benefactor decides to send her to college, so long as she writes him a letter once a month. Unaware of her benefactor's identity, she invents a nickname for him: Daddy Long Legs. Through her letters, Jerusha shares her experience of discovering her own identity and learning of literature, adventure and love. But one key fact eludes her - who is Daddy Long Legs?

Dames at Sea is a tap-happy, navy-crazy celebration of the golden era of movie musicals with a heart as big as the ocean! Directed and choreographed by the three-time Tony Award®-nominated choreographer Randy Skinner (42nd Street, Irving Berlin's White Christmas), this gem of a show has been reimagined for the bright lights of Broadway and taken to glamorous and spectacular new heights! Featuring rollicking tap dancing, love at first sight, joyful music and a boatload of laughs, this glittering musical extravaganza has everything you need for an unforgettable night at the theatre.

http://www.theatermania.com/off-off-broadway/shows/debbie-does-dallas_305386/Debbie Does Dallas

Debbie Does Dallas2015-08-052015-08-05$20.00

Debbie Does Dallas2015-08-062015-08-06$20.00

Debbie Does Dallas2015-08-062015-08-06$20.00

Debbie Does Dallas2015-08-072015-08-07$20.00

Debbie Does Dallas2015-08-072015-08-07$20.00

Debbie Does Dallas2015-08-082015-08-08$20.00

Debbie Does Dallas2015-08-082015-08-08$20.00

The show features the coming-of-age story of an all-American small-town sweetheart named Debbie Benton, the captain of her high-school cheerleading team, who dreams of making it to the big time by becoming a Texas Cowgirl Cheerleader. When Debbie receives a letter telling her she has qualified for the professional squad, the only thing that stands between her and the realization of her dream is bus fare to the big city: Dallas. She enlists her teammates to form a company called Teen Services and get jobs to raise money, but when they learn that minimum-wage jobs just don't pay enough, they agree to try their hands at "little favors" performed with enthusiasm by "good girls."

The musical is based on the film of the same name, but without any actual sex or nudity

A musical journey taking you back in time! Back to when Berry Gordy's Motown label and his studio band the Funk Brothers and Stax record's Booker T and the MG's were the proponents of what came to be known as a historical style of music. "Soul Music" A trip back to when King and Smash records gave us "The Godfather of Soul" while the Columbia and Atlantic label brought us "The Queen of Soul".

Now after a 28 year tenure with "The Drifters", vocalist Prentiss McNeil along with Bruce Wayne of the Wilson Pickett's "Midnight Movers" are leading this classic soul review with their unmatched energy and breath taking showmanship. A Decade of Soul is a passion driven classic soul tribute where it's difficult to stay in your seat!

Michael C. Hall reads the script to his series Finale in outrage. To create a new Finale, Michael (Dexter) forces the Executives of The Network by knife to perform all 8 seasons of DEXter in under 2 hours as a musical.

http://www.theatermania.com/off-broadway/shows/dog-days_310227/Dog Days

Dog Days incorporates elements of opera, musical theater, and rock-infused-concert music to investigate the psychology of a working class American family against a not-so distant-future wartime scenario. This black comedy asks: is it madness, delusion, or sheer animal instinct that guides us through severely trying times? Where lies the line between animal and human, and at what point must we give into our animal instincts to survive?

12 Iconic Divas wrapped into One Dynamic Diva! Come see this "dazzlingly versatile, hilariously rambunctious" show. Onstage costume changes, live off the charts vocals, Come see New York's Dorothy Bishop send up hilarious and loving tributes from Stevie Nicks to Cher, to Madonna and Opera Diva Renee Fleming. "Utter Genius!" says Broadway World. Nominated for Best Tribute Show 2015 by the Manhattan Association of Cabaret, and Best Music Comedy by Broadway World!

World famous director Sebastian Rickter is holding open auditions for a new West End musical called Dream Street and is looking for undiscovered talent. Despite coming from very different backgrounds, each kid has their own personal journey and challenges to overcome. Through determination and making great new friendships, they discover that dreams can come true.

Come spend an intimate evening with Elaine as she regales you with songs and stories from her life. This loving homage takes us through the reflective journey of her last tour. Don't miss this performance celebrating Broadway's Enduring Dame.

Recently celebrating 20,000 performances in NYC- The romantic, funny "boy meets girl" tale, with book and lyrics by Tom Jones and music by Harvey Schmidt. The Fantasticks is a captivating and simple love story about a boy, a girl, two fathers and a wall. The audience uses its imagination to follow El Gallo as he creates a world of moonlight and magic, followed by pain and disillusionment. Ultimately, the boy and girl find their way back home and to one another. The score, which includes "Try To Remember," "They Were You" and "Soon It's Gonna Rain," is as timeless as the story itself. The Fantasticks offers guided backstage tours at all performances! Call 212-921-7862 for details.

http://www.theatermania.com/off-off-broadway/shows/far-from-canterbury_310167/Far From Canterbury

Once upon a time, in a land where fairy tales are considered current events, a shy young knight has just one year to find the one thing women desire most, or his fairy tale will be over before it begins!

The Tony Award winning musical about peasant Jewish milkman Tevye (Danny Burstein) in turn of the century Russia returns to the Broadway for the first time in over decade. Bartlett Sherr directs this revival of Jerry Brock and Sheldon Harnick's 1964 hit.

Based on the Miramax motion picture by David Magee and the play The Man Who Was Peter Pan by Allan Knee, Finding Neverland follows the relationship between playwright J. M. Barrie and the family that inspired Peter Pan, or The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up, one of the most beloved stories of all time. This new musical explores the power of imagination to open up new worlds, and the pressures put upon those worlds by the inevitability of growing up.

In Full House! The Musical! the Tanner family patriarch, Danny, loses his super power of solving any problem with his sensible Dad Speeches (complete with soft piano accompaniment). Follow Danny's wacky and hilarious descent into madness as he slowly turns from wholesome Danny Tanner to foul-mouthed and dark Bob Saget. Will he get his Dad Speech power back in time to save his family? Probably not!

Pronounced "a beautiful, heartbreaker of a musical" by the New York Times, Fun Home is a fresh, bold and original musical based on Alison Bechdel's autobiographical, best-selling graphic novel. After her father dies unexpectedly, Alison dives deep into her past to tell the story of the volatile, brilliant, one-of-a-kind man whose temperament and secrets defined her family and her life. Moving between past and present, Alison relives her unique childhood playing at the family's Bechdel Funeral Home, her growing understanding of her own sexuality, and the looming, unanswerable questions about her father's hidden desires. Named "Best Musical of the Year" by the New York Times, New York Magazine, Daily News and more, Fun Home is a daring and innovative work about seeing your parents through grown-up eyes.

http://www.theatermania.com/off-off-broadway/shows/gahou-international_310196/Gahou International

Japanese folk songs arranged in modern style make you feel as if you participate in a cool Japanese festival "Matsuri." The energetic sound of Brass and Taiko drums is rebuilt visually with dance, flags, and Katana action, make you revitalized!

When Monty Navarro, a disinherited relative of the rich and powerful D'Ysquith clan, learns he's ninth in line to inherit the earldom, he sets out to secure his future by, er, process of elimination. Each of the eight heirs perilously standing in the way of Monty's fortune are played by Tony® Award-winner Jefferson Mays, in one of the most tireless, whiplash-inducing performances ever attempted on the American stage. Based on the novel Israel Rank by Roy Horniman and set in England's elegant Edwardian era, this uproarious new musical comedy shows just how low we'll go to make it to the top.

A limited number of $42 tickets will be made available for each performance for patrons aged thirty-five and younger. These tickets must be purchased day-of, in-person at the box office and are subject to availability. Valid photo I.D. will be required, and patrons are limited to two rush tickets per performance. Additionally, a number of tickets will be made available via online lottery. Entry will begin at curtain time of the previous performance until 3.5 prior to curtain of the desired performance. Winners will be notified 3 hours before the performance and must pick up their tickets no later than 30 minutes prior to curtain.

Getting shipped off to weight-loss camp is hardly Robert's idea of the perfect summer, but even he isn't prepared for what can be lost or gained at Camp Overton, the number three weight-loss camp in Southern Pennsylvania. With biting humor and irreverence, Gigantic tackles the growing pains of adolescence through the experiences of a bunch of misfit teens forced to find solace in one another as they look — inside and out — for acceptance, a hot make-out session, and the last contraband Butterfinger.

Described as "Schoolhouse Rock meets the Ziegfeld Follies," The Greenwich Village Follies is high-spirited & deliciously raunchy, offering an overview of the Village's history in the form of an old-school musical revue. From Peter Stuyvesant to the Stonewall Girls, the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire to NYU, this new musical revue brings Greenwich Village's storied 400-year history to life. The 18 songs include "Resist the Grid" (about the "grid protests" of 1811), "Splatter Me All Over" (a tribute to painter Jackson Pollock) & "Smoke Smoke (Hey, Man)," (a comic treatment of drug dealers in Washington Square Park).

2011-06-28

Greenwich Village Follies

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Grey Gardens tells the story of Big Edie and Little Edie Bouvier Beale, the eccentric aunt and cousin of Jaqueline Kennedy Onassis. It is based on the 1975 documentary by Albert and David Maysles that celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2015. Set at the Bouvier mansion in East Hampton, this bold musical follows a mother and daughter on their hilarious and heartbreaking journey from glamorous aristocrats to notorious recluses in a crumbling house filled with memories and cats.

Based on Gypsy Rose Lee's 1957 memoir, Gypsy tells the story of Mama Rose, Lee's real life "backstage mother," and her daughter Louise, the character based on Lee, who finally, triumphantly emerges from Rose's shadow to become a star. Casting an affectionate eye on show business life in the heyday of vaudeville, Gypsy's score features one legendary standard after another – "Everything's Coming Up Roses," "Together (Wherever We Go)," "All I Need Is the Girl," and "Let Me Entertain You," among them.

2015-08-07

2015-08-16

Gypsy

St. George TheatreSt. George Theatrehttp://www.theatermania.com/new-york-city/theaters/st-george-theatre_5875

From the creative team behind the In The Heights comes Hamilton, a new musical about the scrappy young immigrant who forever changed America: Alexander Hamilton. Tony and Grammy Award winner Lin-Manuel Miranda wields his pen and takes the stage as the unlikely founding father determined to make his mark on a new nation as hungry and ambitious as he. From bastard orphan to Washington's right hand man, rebel to war hero, loving husband caught in the country's first sex scandal to Treasury head who made an untrusting world believe in the American economy, Hamilton is an exploration of a political mastermind. George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Eliza Hamilton, and lifelong Hamilton friend and foe, Aaron Burr, all attend this revolutionary tale of America's fiery past told through the sounds of the ever-changing nation we've become.

Happy 50ish! is a musical comedy that revolves around Bob's surprise birthday party. As he turns the big 5-0, he learns to laugh and make fun of all the things that inevitably come with age. He's arrived early for his party, his wife is running late, and there's a backyard full of party guests. While reading his birthday cards aloud, he learns that turning 50 magnifies the unintended and hilarious realities of middle age.

"Internationally ignored song stylist" Hedwig Robinson (Taye Diggs) brings her fourth-wall-smashing rock and roll saga to New York to set the record straight about her life, her loves, and the botched operation that left her with that "angry inch."

http://www.theatermania.com/off-off-broadway/shows/hell-is-for-real_310204/Hell Is For Real

Charles Manson was supposed to go to Hell... But, ooooops! Six-year-old Davin was sent by mistake. Now Davin's returned... devilishly changed. His father embarks on a bizarre odyssey to get his son back to normal in this outrageous new musical.

Honestly Abe - The Musical, is based upon young Abraham Lincoln when he was a teenage 'railsplitter' in Indiana. This is the least known, but most formative, entertaining, and joyous period of his life.

http://www.theatermania.com/off-off-broadway/shows/ideas-not-theories_310230/Ideas, Not Theories

This theatrical percussion show portrays quirky characters making music out of bicycles, water, tap and body percussion, marimbas and more. Innovative and dynamic original music intertwines with an imaginative storyline making this unique performance equally entertaining for adults and children.

iLuminate wowed the nation with their groundbreaking light suits on "America's Got Talent" and then took to the road, performing for awestruck crowds around the world. Now, iLuminate takes you on a fantastical journey in the latest production of their New York show, "Artist of Light," which tells the story of Jacob, a talented young artist who struggles to connect with the real world. He takes comfort in his magical paintbrush, which grants him the power to turn the characters of his imagination into living, breathing creatures.

When a jealous bully steals the paintbrush and uses it for evil, turning Jacob 's sweet creations into horrifying monsters, he must face danger without the help of his miraculous tool. He fights to save his town and friends, all while knowing the paintbrush that brought him so much joy is now a weapon in the hands of a villain bent on destruction. Music, art, and the technological magic of iLuminate bring you a story of adventure and romance told through dance styles from contemporary to hip-hop to breaking and using the power of light. We invite you to join us for "Artist of Light," an original and wholly unforgettable theatrical experience!

2013-06-24

2013-07-18

iLuminate

New World StagesNew World Stageshttp://www.theatermania.com/new-york-city/theaters/new-world-stages_4123

The Imbible: A Spirited History of Drinking2015-08-062015-08-06$35 - $39

The Imbible: A Spirited History of Drinking2015-08-072015-08-07$35 - $39

The Imbible: A Spirited History of Drinking2015-08-082015-08-08$35 - $39

The drinks are on us as you join world-renowned mixologist and raconteur Anthony Caporale for a boozy romp through the history of spirits and cocktails in this critically-acclaimed, smash-hit comedy with drinks and music - get your tickets early as this show sells out weekly! Playing in an authentic New York speakeasy that was actually used as a meeting place by the notorious Tammany Society, THE IMBIBLE sweeps audiences along a 10,000-year journey through history and across the globe accompanied by craft cocktails and the vocal stylings of The Backwaiters acapella group! Sit back and enjoy the music and drinks while Anthony holds forth on the history and science behind alcoholic beverages, traces their economic and political impact on our cultural development, conducts live demonstrations of brewing beer and distilling spirits, and - like any good bartender - keeps his guests laughing throughout the night! Tickets include three cocktails!

What makes a Happy Hour cruise around New York Harbor even better than world-class rum drinks? Pirates singing sea shanties, of course! Join the team that brought you the smash-hit Off-Broadway musical comedy "The Imbibe: A Spirited History of Drinking" for their latest installment of music, comedy, and -- of course -- cocktails in "The Imbible: Rum Shanties and Pirate Drinks!"

Jersey Boys is the Broadway musical based on the life story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi. The musical chronicles the lives of a group of blue-collar boys from the wrong side of the tracks who became one of the biggest American pop music sensations of all time. They wrote their own songs, invented their own sounds and sold 175 million records worldwide -- all before they were thirty. Jersey Boys features their hit songs "Sherry," "Big Girls Don't Cry," "Rag Doll," "Oh What a Night," and "Can't Take My Eyes Off You," among others.

Jersey Boys offers a limited number of Student Rush tickets per performance. Rush tickets are $27 each, cash only, and available at the box office on the day of the performance beginning at 10:00 AM. Two kinds of photo ID must be shown: a non-expired full time student ID, as well as a government issued photo ID, drivers license or passport. Limit 2 tickets per person per 30 day period. Tickets are subject to availability and may not be offered at all performances. Locations may be partial view.

In the gritty streets of 1970s NYC, a nun & her sister are attacked by two sickos. Left for dead & robbed of her sister, the Woman of God rebuilds herself as a Weapon of Hellbent Vengeance! A Psychotronic Hell-trip of Song, Sleaze & Revenge!

http://www.theatermania.com/broadway/the-king-and-i_304461/The King and I

The King and I2015-08-022015-08-02$87 - $162

The King and I2015-08-042015-08-04$87 - $162

The King and I2015-08-052015-08-05$87 - $162

The King and I2015-08-052015-08-05$87 - $162

The King and I2015-08-062015-08-06$87 - $162

The King and I2015-08-072015-08-07$87 - $162

The King and I2015-08-082015-08-08$87 - $162

The King and I2015-08-082015-08-08$87 - $162

Winner of 4 Tony Awards, including Best Revival of a Musical!

One of Rodgers & Hammerstein's finest works, The King and I boasts a score which features such beloved classics as Getting To Know You, Hello Young Lovers, Shall We Dance, I Have Dreamed, and Something Wonderful. Set in 1860's Bangkok, the musical tells the story of the unconventional and tempestuous relationship that develops between the King of Siam and Anna Leonowens, a British schoolteacher, whom the imperious King brings to Siam to tutor his many wives and children.

Inspired by a true story and based on the 2005 film, Kinky Boots follows Charlie Price, whose recently deceased father has left him a nearly bankrupt shoe factory. In an effort to live up to his father's legacy and save the family business, Charlie works to turn the factory around. He finds inspiration in a sassy drag performer named Lola who inspires Charlie to create a line of boots study enough for a man, but elegant and fabulous enough for a lady. As the unlikely pair work together to save the factory with their "Kinky Boots," they discover that when you change your mind about someone, you can change your whole world.

Directed by Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell (Hairspray), Kinky Boots features a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein (Newsies) and a score by the Grammy Award-winning pop star Cyndi Lauper, making her theatrical music-writing debut.

A digital lottery system for tickets will begin taking names for $37 tickets at the time of curtain for the previous performance up to three and a half hours before curtain of the desired performance. One entry per person. Winners will be notified via email and may pick up and pay for up to two tickets at the box office anytime between the drawing and 30 minutes prior to curtain.

Based on Victor Hugo's classic novel, Les Misérables is an epic and uplifting story about the survival of the human spirit. The magnificent score includes the classic songs "I Dreamed a Dream," "On My Own," "Stars," "Bring Him Home," "Do You Hear the People Sing?," "One Day More," "Empty Chairs at Empty Tables," "Master Of The House" and many more.

Based on the 1994 Disney animated film, The Lion King continues to reign as one of the most popular shows on Broadway and around the world. With a powerful score by Elton John and lyrics by Tim Rice, The Lion King continues to amaze with astounding stage wizardry from visionary director Julie Taymor. Marvel at the breathtaking spectacle of animals brought to life by an enormous company of international performers, whose detailed costumes, carved masks, and intricate makeup will transport you to the gorgeous vistas of the African savanna.

Experience the stunning visual artistry, the unforgettable music and the exhilarating choreography of this musical theater phenomenon—one of the most awe-inspiring productions ever brought to life on stage. A remarkable tale of hope and adventure, The Lion King has found its way into the hearts of millions.

In this heartfelt and original folk-pop musical, two estranged brothers reunite at their childhood home after their mother's funeral. An unexpected revelation distorts every memory they have, and as they uncover secrets that had been hiding in plain sight their whole lives, Nate and Jeremy find that no one is exempt from the gray area between right and wrong.

What happens when six singles meet at a mixer in New York City? Love in the Middle Ages, the new pop musical comedy about love, life, dating and friendship in the modern age. Come join us and share the love!

In the digital age, finding love should be as easy as sushi delivery, right? Not really. With the assistance of three friends and her own bravado, Zoe gets a one-of-a-kind crash course in love in the 21st century.

Faced with romantic disaster, a Mad Scientist creates the perfect robot boyfriend. But when her artificial lover dumps her for the girl-next-door, an existential storm ensues, complete with amorous lesbian zombies, robot identity-crises and a quest to save humanity.

GIMME GIMME GIMME one last chance to see Mamma Mia! The sunny funny tale inspired by the music of ABBA will play its final Broadway performance on September 12, 2015. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings back 3 men from her mother's past. During the hit musical's historic fourteen year run the Broadway blockbuster became an international phenomenon. See it again or for the first time.

There is magic stirring in London, England at No. 17 Cherry Tree Lane, home to the troubled Banks family. George and Winifred Banks are frustrated and fed-up with their misbehaving children, Jane and Michael, who have once again sent a nanny running out the door. The seemingly endless search for a suitable caretaker comes to a halt when a nanny by the name of Mary Poppins appears at their door. Through whimsical lessons and unforgettable adventures, Mary Poppins shows Jane and Michael the magic of everyday life. Bert, an elusive renaissance gent, narrates this timeless tale that captivates audiences with its alluring story, beautiful dance numbers and unforgettable songs including, "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious," "A Spoonful Of Sugar," and many more!

Based on the 1988 children's novel by best-selling author Roald Dahl, Matilda: The Musical charts the journey of the young, gifted Matilda Wormwood. Matilda is an extraordinary girl with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind whose talents are constantly belittled by her cruel parents and headmistress. Dreaming of a better life for herself, she dares to take a stand against these oppressive forces and takes her destiny into her own hands.

With a book by Dennis Kelly and a score by Tim Minchin, Matilda won a record-breaking seven 2012 Olivier Awards, including Best Musical, after making its West End premiere with the Royal Shakespeare Company. The Tony Award-winning director Matthew Warchus (God of Carnage) helms the Broadway production.

Student rush tickets are $27.00 and are available at the box office only on the day of the performance (at 10AM) for Monday through Thursday performances (excluding Thursday, March 28 and Thursday, April 11, 2013). Two kinds of photo ID are required: a non-expired full-time student ID, as well as a government-issued photo ID (driver's license or passport). There is a maximum of two tickets per person per 30-day period. Tickets are subject to availability and may not be offered at all performances. There will be a minimum of 20 tickets available per performance.

Mrs. Smith is a woman on the verge of a cat-based breakdown — in search of her missing cat, Carlyle. To overcome the grief and rage of this "personal apocalypse," she's tried psychoanalysis, New Age therapies and, now, mounting a Broadway-style musical spectacular where her bizarre life story is re-enacted in delirious song and dance. With the aid of her dapper Broadway Boys, Mrs. Smith puts her laugh-out-loud spin on a the perilous highs and lows of fame, fortune and superstardom.

Featuring classic Broadway hits like "Cabaret", "One Night in Bangkok," "The Cat That Got Away" and many more, this CAT-TACULAR is a deftly executed character comedy with tap dancing, puppetry and virtuosic electric guitar — that leaves audiences laughing through tears.

High-Powered improv from Magnet's own Musical Super Groups. Our resident ensembles gather to dazzle audiences with a completely improvised musical. No two shows are the same; come see what your favorites are up to this week!

Bayside! The Musical! is the hilarious and unauthorized musical parody of TV's Saved by the Bell!
Will Zack and Kelly break up?!
Will Slater quit wrestling forever?!
Who will develop an incurable caffeine addiction?!
Will Screech die?!
Find out this and much, much, much more at Bayside! The Musical!

No one in the news is safe! The Drama Desk nominated musical revue NEWSical is back lampooning current events, newsmakers, celebrities, and politicians. With songs and material being updated on a regular basis, composer-lyricist (Drama Desk Nominee) Rick Crom's topical musical comedy is an ever-evolving mockery of all the news that is fit to spoof!

A heartbroken man never leaves his apartment, consoled only by the music on the radio. Through the thin walls, he hears almost every word of the couple next door—and before long, his eavesdropping becomes an obsession. Soon he finds himself drawn into a web of lust, lies, deceit and danger. Tony and Grammy Award-winning composer Duncan Sheik (Spring Awakening, American Psycho) collaborates with Kyle Jarrow (Whisper House, A Very Merry Unauthorized Children's Scientology Pageant) and Rachel Chavkin (Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812) on this lush and mysterious new musical inspired by radio plays and classic film noir.

Obie Award-winning director Lear deBessonet and lyricist/composer Todd Almond, the team behind the acclaimed Public Works productions of The Tempest and The Winter's Tale, join forces again to create a breathtaking new musical adaptation, The Odyssey. Inspired by the historical pageantry movement of the early 1900s — known for blending mass spectacle with community engagement — this final work in deBessonet and Almond's grand trilogy reimagines the Greek epic with Public Works' signature blend of professional actors, community members and special guests. Man-eating Cyclops, a sorceress that turns sailors to beasts, and the deadly sweet song of the Sirens explode onto the stage with spectacular dance numbers in this joyful, larger-than-life musical about finding your way home—no matter where fate may lead you.

After an extended, sold out run in 2013, Signature welcomes back Bill Irwin and David Shiner in their award-winning, critically acclaimed production of Old Hats. Called "one of the funniest shows of the past few years" by the New York Post, this production reunites the clowns with original director Tina Landau and introduces their new songstress and comic foil Shaina Taub, hailed as "a young Judy Garland meets grown-up Lisa Simpson" by the San Francisco Chronicle. Using music, technology, and movement, Irwin and Shiner combine their inimitable magic and slapstick to create an unforgettable outing that's fun for the whole family.

This fall, one of America's greatest musical comedies is docking at Broadway's beautifully restored Lyric Theatre! With the biggest orchestra on Broadway and a 30-member cast of New York's most talented singers and dancers, On the Town tells the story of three sailors on 24-hour shore leave eager to experience all that the Big Apple has to offer... including a chance to discover love with the girl of their dreams!

On Your Feet! is the story of two people who—through an unwavering dedication to one another and their pursuit of the American dream—showcased their talent, their music and their heritage to the world in a remarkable rise to global superstardom. Set to Gloria Estefan's chart-topping, smash hits such as "Rhythm Is Gonna Get You," "1-2-3," "Mi Tierra," and "Conga," in addition to new music penned by the Estefans, the show will be choreographed by four-time Drama Desk nominee Sergio Trujillo (Jersey Boys) with a book by two-time Drama Desk nominee Alexander Dinelaris (The Bodyguard Musical).

The raucous musical fairy tale Once Upon A Mattress will star the formidable Jackie Hoffman (On the Town, Xanadu, Hairspray) and the iconic John "Lypsinka" Epperson (Lypsinka's The Boxed Set, The Passion of the Crawford). During a kingdom-wide search to find a princess fit for the hapless Prince Dauntless, in swims the less-than-regal Princess Winnifred the Woebegone (Hoffman). Unrefined and undeniably charming, Winnifred is like no princess Dauntless has ever seen and his heart is captured. The truly terrible Queen Aggravain goes on a mission to come between her son and his soulmate in this retelling of the classic story of "The Princess and the Pea." Forget everything you know about happily ever after.

Based on the real-life events of Operacion Pedro Pan, a young boy named Pedro is sent alone to the U.S. to escape the dangers of 1962 Havana. Pedro must then navigate becoming an "American" without losing his cultural identity.

This megamusical classic is the longest-running musical in Broadway history. Indeed, it is entirely likely that there are cast members currently in the show that were born after Phantom's opening night on Broadway over two decades ago. Based on Gaston Leroux's 1909 novel, Phantom centers on the hideously deformed "Phantom" who lurks beneath the Paris Opera and the object of his obsession, the young soprano Christine, whom he is determined to make a star thereby winning her affections. With a timeless score and a design that reinvented the stage spectacular forever, Phantom is a must-see on Broadway.

Phantom has something for everyone, but it will be most enjoyed by devotees of the megamusicals of the 1980s and 90s. If you loved Les Miserables, Cats, and Miss Saigon, you'll love Phantom too. Phantom has also become very popular with non-English speaking tourists who can enjoy the melodic score and breathtaking set on their own.

Norm Lewis will not appear Monday, June 23; Friday, August 8; Saturday, August 9. Schedule subject to change.Mary Michael Patterson appears for Ms. Boggess Monday evenings and Saturday matinees.Casting is not guaranteed and subject to change.

In a swift 75 minutes of family fun, and with an original score richly layered in blues, rock, rap and gospel influences, Piggy Nation follows Sammy Hamhock, a little pig excited to be on summer vacation following his Dad to work on Piggy Patrol, issuing tickets for piggy behavior. But is his Dad being a piggy too? Will Sammy lose the girl of his dreams, the lovely Lacey Leppard, because of his Dad's piggy behavior? Can Sammy teach his Dad not to be a piggy? Piggy Nation battles the rude behavior found all around us, in a colorful and amusing update of the golden rule. Lessons in thoughtfulness and consideration shine in this family musical for kids ages 3-10 and their parents and grandparents too!

Climb on board and get ready for adventure in Secret Theatre's new children's musical, Pirate Pete's Parrot. In the tradition of the wildly popular English pantomime shows (first produced in the 1700's and still popular today), Pirate Pete's Parrot promises music, mischief, and a boatload of laughs for both children and adults.

Climb on board and get ready for adventure at The Secret Theatre's new children's musical, Pirate Pete's Parrot. Pirate Pete's Parrot promises music, mischief, and a boatload of laughs for both children and adults.

The play revolves around Pirate Pete, a lovable rogue on a mission to find his beloved runaway parrot, Polly (who prefers pancakes to boring old birdseed). Armed with an endearing crew of misfits, Pete embarks on a journey complete with songs, sword fights, and plenty of audience interaction. Says writer and star Richard Mazda, "The show is so much fun to do. One of my favorite things is seeing the parents enjoy it as much as the kids." Indeed, children AND adults will find a lot to love in this quirky production, with humor written for both genreations!

Plath. follows Sylvia Plath's years at Smith College. With the help of her psychologist, Plath reflects on her journal from this trying portion of her life. Plath's poetry and prose inform the story of this innovative piece of new musical theatre.

The Pope is dead. The Cardinals gather in the Sistine Chapel to choose a new Pope. No one has ever seen what happens – until now. The backbiting. The sacrilege. The hilarious song-and-dance. An over-the-top musical comedy, POPESICAL offers the message that love can be the most powerful form of faith.

From the creators of Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, Preludes is a musical fantasia set in the hypnotized mind of Russian composer Sergei Rachmaninov. After the disastrous premiere of his first symphony, the young Rachmaninov suffers from writer's block. He begins daily sessions with a therapeutic hypnotist, in an effort to overcome depression and return to composing.

Princess Particular is off her rocker, all she can think about is her latest scheme to become a ballerina. Her Mom and Dad, King Loadsadough and Queen Patience, want her to focus on her Princess duties. Luckily, her four maids and the Chancellor and Lady in Waiting are on hand to help make her dream come true!

See this littlest royal fusspot and all her family and friends in this brand new musical.

The evil Bandit Queen is robbing every town in the West. Can Rapunzel and her famous hair-lasso save the day and prove she's more than just a lady? Join this interactive melodrama, and help Rapunzel lasso the Bandit Queen!

Based on their original The Rothschilds, inspired by the novel of the same name by Frederic Morton, this one-act, intimate reimagining of the musical focuses on the relationships between the patriarch of the family, Mayer Rothschild, his wife Gutele, and their five sons. The work is newly structured and features several songs not included in the original, with new lyrics by Mr. Harnick and an 11 member cast empowering Mr. Yellen's highly relevant story of a family fighting for human rights and triumphing over extraordinary odds. Yellen dubs it a "musical love story between a father and his sons."

Beautiful and talented eight-year-old Tina Denmark will do anything to play the lead in the school play. Anything! The question is... Where does such remarkable talent and unstoppable ambition come from?

The answer may shock you when you see this award-winning Stage Mother of all musicals!

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In School of Rock - The Musical, down-on-his-luck wannabe rock star Dewey Finn poses as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school to make ends meet. When he discovers his students' musical talents, he enlists his fifth-graders to form a rock group and conquer the Battle of the Bands.

She Loves Me follows Georg and Amalia, two parfumerie clerks who aren't quite the best of friends. Constantly bumping heads while on the job, the sparring coworkers can't seem to find common ground. But little do they know, the anonymous romantic pen pals they have both been falling for happen to be each other! Will love continue to blossom once their identities are finally revealed?

Showgirls! The Musical! follows the beautiful drifter with a secret past, Nomi, as she journeys from stripper to showgirl in Las Vegas. What will Nomi sacrifice on her rise to fame? Who will she sleep with along the way? Will she ever like brown rice and vegetables?

Showgirls! The Musical! has been met with universal critical acclaim from The New York Times, Gawker, Entertainment Weekly, The New York Post, Logo, Slate, The Huffington Post, After Ellen, After Elton and Queerty.

"Sistas dares and succeeds in exploring a woman's experience with humor, humility and sass.
I LOVE IT!"
- Hinton Battle

"A Winner!"
- NY Beacon

WINNER! 2011 Midtown International Theatre Festival

SISTAS is a non-stop musical celebration will have you dancing in the aisles!

3-time Tony winner Hinton Battle and JenKay present SISTAS, a hilarious and touching musical journey of a multi generational family. Using the lyrics of songs made famous by artists like Ma Rainey, Billie Holiday, Lena Horne, The Supremes, Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, Beyoncé, Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin and many others, this musical play tells of the struggles, the joys and the triumphs of being a woman and being black in America - as told through the life of one woman and the women in her family.

The powerhouse cast sing many hit songs that we all know and love, including: "Oh, Happy Day," "Mama Said," "I Will Survive," "Ain't Nobody's Business," "God Bless the Child," "Respect," "My Man," "Baby, I'm Yours," "Say a Little Prayer," "Stop in the Name of Love," "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)," and "We Are Family."

Hear Ye, Broadway! From the codirector of The Book of Mormon and the producer of Avenue Q comes something original…something fresh...Something Rotten!, a world-premiere musical comedy about the musical comedy that started it all.

Welcome to the '90s — the 1590s — long before the dawn of premium tickets, star casting, and reminders to turn off your cellphones. Brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as "The Bard." When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing, and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world's very first MUSICAL! But amidst the scandalous excitement of Opening Night, the Bottom Brothers realize that reaching the top means being true to thine own self…and all that jazz.

With its heart on its ruffled sleeve and sequins in its soul, Something Rotten! is an uproarious dose of pure Broadway fun and an irresistible ode to musicals — those dazzling creations that entertain us, inspire us, and remind us that everything's better with an exclamation point!

General rush tickets will be available for purchase at the St. James Theatre when the box office opens. Tickets are $35, limited to two per person, and subject to availability for that day's performances.

2015-03-23

2015-04-22

Something Rotten!

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Based on Frank Wedekind's controversial 1891 expressionist play of the same name and featuring an electrifying pop/rock score, Spring Awakening follows the lives of a group of adolescents as they navigate their journey from adolescence to adulthood in a fusion of morality, sexuality and rock & roll. An extraordinary creative team including Michael Arden and Spencer Liff has reinvented the groundbreaking musical about lost innocence and the struggles of youth.

Australian born, Stalker: The Musical is set in a dystopian world where love has been eradicated and lust is celebrated. This dark comedy follows the story of Jay Cloudstreet who finds himself unusually and illegally drawn to one particular girl.

Stomp has been an answer on Jeopardy!, nominated for an Academy Award, won two Emmy Awards for the HBO special Stomp Out Loud, and jammed with everyone from Quincy Jones to Big Bird. Rather than using conventional instruments, the ensemble uses everyday objects to create amazing sounds and celebrate rhythm.

Theater for the New City's award-winning Street Theater Company opens its 39th annual tour Teach It Right, or, Right to Teach, a rip-roaring musical which tackles the challenges and struggles facing public education in NYC. Free performances will tour City streets, parks and playgrounds throughout the five boroughs.

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2015-08-08

2015-09-20

Teach it Right, or Right to Teach

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Set in Cold War Russia, this musical drama, filled with passion and intrigue, relates the true story of Valery Panov, a Russian Jewish ballet dancer, and his struggle to be allowed to dance. Valery's immense talent and charisma with the public so rankles the KGB authorities that they do everything to break him. This tale of persecution and perseverance is also a passionate love story and To Dance comes to life through a blend of humor, music and dance. Though Panov's dancing career was thwarted and destroyed by the time he was finally allowed to immigrate to Israel in 1974, Panov never lost his persistent optimism. Today, he's inspiring and guiding a new generation of dancers into the spotlight as Artistic Director of Panov Ballet Theatre in Ashdod, Israel.

"To see my life and my struggle finally brought to light in this new musical...it is very, very exciting," says Mr. Panov. "It is the right time and the right place...These days we see history repeating itself.

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Stew and Heidi Rodewald, creators of the Tony Award-winning show Passing Strange, team with director Joanna Settle to bring you their thrilling new musical, THE TOTAL BENT. A riotous new show at the crossroads of the sacred and profane, survival and liberation, gospel and rock 'n' roll. When a British record producer arrives in Montgomery, Alabama to hook Marty Roy, a young black musical prodigy, he launches us back into Marty's tumultuous upbringing. The son of a gospel star and self-proclaimed healer, Marty spent his childhood writing the songs that have made his charismatic father famous. But in an America on the verge of social upheaval, with an unrelenting appetite for celebrity, Marty finds himself at odds with his spiritually forceful father as he strives to make a name for himself—no matter the cost. A funny, fiery, one-of-a-kind show, THE TOTAL BENT is about the passions that divide a father and son as they make their music and make their choice between salvation and selling out.

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2016-06-19

Total Bent

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"Totally Tubular Time Machine Scores High on the Fun Index" Backstage
"A Live Version of Madam Tussauds" AMNY
Justin Beiber, Lady Gaga and Madonna go Clubbing...A weekly Bash" New York Times
Ever wanted to go back in time? Now's your chance! Get on board The Totally Tubular Time Machine - NYC's only interactive, inter-galactic, pop music experience! TTTM is a reality based pop musical that allows you to time travel and party up-close and personal with a cast of "celebrity pop stars" (past and present) performing your favorite hits live. Madonna, Michael Jackson, Lady Gaga and more! It's Back to the Future meets the MTV Music Awards, and you're the star in this totally immersive, radical mash-up of pop music from the 80s, 90s and today!

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Take a trip back to the decade that made a generation boom. It was a time when innocence was lost, love and war were at odds and people were born to be wild, giving rise to some of the most unbelievable movements in history—and now the most unforgettable new musical to hit New York in years. In one evening, you'll experience it all over again in Trip of Love, the all-new all-song-and-dance show about a young girl's journey down the rabbit hole and up to an ultimate musical high.

If you could live forever, would you? When Winnie Foster discovers the magical secret of the Tuck family, she embarks on an extraordinary adventure that will change her life forever. Take a journey you'll never forget in this powerful new musical about love, family and living life to the fullest.

Based on the best-selling, award-winning novel by Natalie Babbitt, Tuck Everlasting is brought to life with world-class artistry and powerful storytelling in a sweeping production directed and choreographed by Tony Award® winner Casey Nicholaw (Aladdin, The Book of Mormon, Something Rotten), featuring a book by Tony Award® nominee Claudia Shear (Dirty Blonde), music by Chris Miller (The Burnt Part Boys) and lyrics by Nathan Tysen (The Burnt Part Boys).

All walks of life battle in a weekly interactive variety game show while demonstrating brains, beauty and brawn. The audience participates in choosing a winner for the night. The cast consists of a roster of incredible drag talent. This interactive game show combines the elements of classic game shows, 'America's Got Talent' and 'Who's Line Is It Anyway' to a live stage spectacle hosted by Miss Sweetie and special guests from film, tv and theatre.

Full of surprises and a brand new roster full of talent every week. The winner of the night returns the following week to defend their crown against new contestants. This laugh out loud romp is a hidden treasure among a bevy of productions in New York City as the audience creates the show.

This timely musical shines a light on the silent mental health crisis on the rise among students attending some of America's most prestigious universities. Under follows Yale undergrad Serena, a patient at the Yale Psychiatric Hospital, as she retraces her steps over the past year of manic peaks and depressed troughs with fellow Yalies--deciphering how that world and population landed her in the psych ward. And it calls into question Yale's archaic policies (withdrawal and readmission) in dealing with students facing mental health issues.

In an urban neighborhood in Memphis, residents and police search for solutions to rampant violence afflicting their streets and the conflicts and suspicions dividing them. A unique take on a current crisis, inspired by true stories and experiences in Memphis.

In this haunting new musical created by writer Daniel Goldstein, Obie Award-winning composer Michael Friedman, and director Trip Cullman, Ellen Rabinowitz sets out to understand her past after she discovers an enigmatic photograph while cleaning out her deceased grandmother's home. As she chases the truth about the soldier featured in the photo, Ellen is drawn into a tangle of historical facts and mysteries that lead her to surprising love stories and unexpected truths. Bringing together three WTF alumni, Unknown Soldier delves into memory and family mythology, asking how – or even whether – the past shows us who we are.

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The Weill Music Institute presents West Side Story, a work that speaks closely to WMI's mission of supporting music in the communtiy and around the world. Performed at the Knockdown Center—a restored factory in Queens—it features professional artists in lead roles, dance inspired by Jerome Robbins's classic choreography, and the participation of high school students and community members from around the city.

A personal tribute to growing up in the Catskills from a baby boomer and seasoned performer's perspective. Gary Waldman leads a cast of four performers and a jazz band in a personal retrospective of his 35+ year career that began in the early 1970's Catskills.

Long before Dorothy drops in, two other girls in the Land of Oz. One, born with emerald-green skin, is smart, fiery, and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious, and very popular. Based on the novel by Gregory Maguire, this spellbinding musical takes a look at how these unlikely friends end up as the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch. Joe Mantello directs. Stephen Schwartz's Wicked is the winner of the 2004 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Musical.

Nearly a decade into its incredible blockbuster run, Wicked continues to sell out one of Broadway's largest houses nightly. If popularity is any indication, you will likely fall in love with this show too. Whether it's the breathtaking stagecraft, the vocal pyrotechnics, or the lush score, something will reel you into this fresh twist on a classic American story.

Lottery Rush: Each day, two hours prior to show time (11:30 AM for 2 PM matinees; 12:30 PM for 3 PM matinees; 4:30 PM for 7 PM performances; 5:30 PM for 8 PM performances), people who present themselves at the Gershwin Theatre box office will have their names placed in a hat. Thirty minutes later, names will be drawn for 28 front-row seats at $30.00 each. This lottery is available only in-person at the box office, with a limit of 2 tickets per person, cash only. Photo-ID.

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